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Luke Bryan Calls Out Fan After Being Struck on Stage at North Dakota State Fair

He urged audiences to respect concert etiquette following the North Dakota State Fair incident; no suspect has been identified or investigation launched.

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Overview

  • On July 26 at the North Dakota State Fair, Bryan was struck in the face by a small round object—reportedly a stress ball or baseball—thrown from the crowd during his encore performance of “Country Girl (Shake It for Me).”
  • Fan-captured video shows him pause briefly, wipe his face and resume singing without interruption, choosing not to confront the thrower to preserve the show’s momentum.
  • In a July 30 interview, he said “one person just took it too far,” noting that performers often endure such disruptions but confrontation would “kill the vibe” of the show.
  • Capt. Jason Kraft of the Ward County Sheriff’s Office confirmed no formal complaint has been filed, no suspect identified and no investigation is underway.
  • The episode underscores ongoing concerns over fan behavior and venue security as Bryan, fresh off COVID-19–related cancellations, presses on with his tour and urges audiences to uphold show etiquette.